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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
3
The Express reports Thomas Miskell, a Brookline Mass. boy missing from home, was located working in the interior of the state and reunited with his parents. Mortuary returns from the Fourth are streaming in as the tradition continues.
A British king, Edward VII, undertook a short journey by ambulance, the first royal ride of its kind. The ambulance originated in this country during the civil war and has since been adopted by all civilized nations.
A Boston man forms an umbrella syndicate owning stands and issues yearly tickets. For one dollar, holders receive an umbrella at any stand and may leave it at any location.
Germany reportedly offered Portugal five million dollars for a portion of Macao at the mouth of the Canton River. The islanded dependency lies 38 miles from Hong Kong and would serve as a useful German station under certain contingencies.
A British biologist states that evolution supports the old adage that it takes three generations to make a gentle man. While opinions differ, if true, many of our so called exclusive citizens may still only be a couple generations from that ideal.
China awards a 700 mile main line with a 200 mile branch to an American syndicate. The concession is described as the most valuable railroad grant China has ever made and seen as gratitude for American assistance.
The text mocks repeated polar explorations by noting each relief expedition follows another, predicting ongoing cycles of expeditions and lectures as public interest drives a perpetual chase for more expeditions and talk.
Buffalo Bill and Senator William A. Clark, Montana copper king, formed a friendship after meeting during the Kansas Pacific railway era. Clark sold clocks while Cody supplied buffalo meat for laborers, and within eighteen months Cody killed over 4,000 buffalo, earning his famous nickname.
Senate veterans include Hoar with 23 years, Platt 27, Hawley 23, Aldrich 27, Gallinger 15, Allison 37, Frye 23, Hale 31. House leaders Cannon 14 terms, Hitt 10, Henderson 10, Grosvenor 8, Grow 10, Bingham 12, Dalzell 8.
The seven masted sailing vessel, the largest built, launched in Boston, carries about 1000 tons of cargo and needs 16 crew members. By contrast a steamship of equal cargo would require 40 crew and be larger and costlier to fit boilers engines and coal. The sailing cargo carrier is gaining on steamers.
In a public display the meteorologist argues Mont Pelee eruption causes India's drought. This figure, second only to a handwriting expert in the current collection, impresses the audience with his claimed natural wisdom.
Gunton's Magazine estimates 7,600 children under 14 work in North Carolina mills, over one third of all workers. In South Carolina Georgia Alabama and Mississippi another 22,000 under 14 toil 10 to 14 hours daily. Children as young as six are employed, with investigators reporting pitiable physical and mental conditions.
Statistics show fewer than 1,000 pure blooded buffaloes remain in the country. Across various sites an experiment breeds a mixed buffalo cattle race to combine the buffalo coat with cow domesticity. There are 175 mixed specimens, and preservationists warn the buffalo should not disappear.
A week’s review reports the death of Gen. Charles H. Smith at 75 in Washington. Secretary Root seeks Vatican assurance that friar removal in the Philippines reflects Philippine Catholic wishes. A Panama Canal treaty clause covers leasing bayside islands for defense. Col. Groesbeck asserts Maj. Waller, not Gen. Smith, bore blame for cruelties. Vatican reply in Paris reportedly rejects the American offer.
An earthquake tremor was felt in Malone New York destroying several hotels and a telegraph office on Blair Island. Across the region floods in Binghamton caused four deaths and heavy property loss. A hurricane in Baltimore killed 13 and wrecked millions in damage. A head on collision on the Lehigh Valley Railroad in Rochester killed one and injured 19. A cigar manufacturers coalition with capital of 7.5 million forms across Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia. A clothing workers strike of about 50 000 begins in New York.
Rains and winds across Iowa cause heavy damage with losses possibly reaching 2.5 million dollars. Two young girls drown at Carpenter Lake Shelby Michigan after a boat sinks. An electric car strike at Elyria Ohio kills one and injures fifteen. Coroner clears Mrs. Joubert in Murphysboro killing. Baseball league percentages shown for National and American leagues. Daly-West mine officials deemed blameless for Park City Utah accident. Gold strike at Mount Vernon O indicates $5 a ton. Lightning kills Fred Weickbrood near Millstadt. Miners’ convention in Indianapolis favors gradual action and aid for strikers. Archbishop Feehan’s estate valued at 120000, with bequests to sisters, servants, and schools. Mississippi valley flood devastates over six million in grain. Chicago bookmakers report logs of 22183 dollars from a safety vault. Four Aurora Indiana men drown in Ohio River. Pursuit of Harry Tracy ends after 40 days. George Wiley shoots Miss Davie Flynn then dies.
Foreign intelligence reports Gov Taft’s mission to secure withdrawal of the Philippine friars and land purchases has temporarily failed. Captain W W Reisinger of the US cruiser Philadelphia died of fever off Colombia. Manila health board relocates 40 000 natives to curb cholera. Russia proposes an international conference to regulate trusts in trade. Cuba gains formal recognition by multiple powers.
News notes international tensions and policy moves as China appeals to the United States over indemnity payments while tax proposals spark unrest. Other items include King Edward and Queen Alexandra coronation set for August, Pope Leo displeasure with cardinal negotiations, and a fatal hangings in Toronto.
Across the Volga at Meresniki a ferry went down amid crossing, leaving 50 harvesters dead. Nearby, 23 040 acres of Silety Indian reservation land in Lingoln county Oregon opened for settlement. Col. I M O Riley named army surgeon general succeeding Gen Torwood. Major Gen Brooke retires after 41 years, MacArthur takes East Dept command. About 300 Americans linked to Prince Henry trip to be decorated by the Kaiser. Senator McLaurin declines U S Court of Claims vacancy. W S Wells hanged in Atlanta for murder. Joshua Wall dies in Michigan City prison at 102.
Keokuk Iowa July 21 flood results in years worst damage along the Mississippi with losses estimated around 6 million dollars and potential rises of 2 to 3 million. Missouri and Illinois towns including Alexandria Gregory La Grange and Quincy face levee breaches threats as farms flood and crops perish. Immense areas become a lake with isolated houses, while levees struggle against the rising waters and muskrat holes raise crevasse fears. Rough weather on Lake Michigan also forces the Milwaukee steamer to seek shelter with 100 passengers aboard.
The item notes 386 future Congress members and many royal visitors expected this summer. Gen Miles successor Gen Young may head the army. The Gotha canal will be widened for steamships. The watermelon king RB Wolford dies in Missouri after Ark. man’s accidental killing. A Philadelphia widow commits suicide over a lost pug. New York state has 10 000 licensed hotels. Greater New York hosts 2 800. Rabbi Misner heads to Jerusalem with wife. A Wheeling boy falls 150 feet into the Ohio River from a suspension bridge, unhurt. Denver author Mrs. Joel J. W. Vaile dies after long illness. London novelist Mars Alexander dies. born in Dublin 1825. War Dept. new gunnery practice uses moving targets. President Roosevelt assigns a person to curb haliboe population. Mrs. Noise Bridges Erwin dies in Kansas City at 70. The seven-masted schooner Thomas W. Lawson launches at East Weymouth.
Indianapolis July 21 United Mine Workers adjourned after rejecting a general strike and approving a public appeal for charity to aid striking anthracite miners. The convention backed a maintenance fund, urged $1,000,000 monthly from outside the union, and set assessments across districts 1 to 9 to sustain the strike with public pressure for arbitration. Total strikers 183,000. dependents 25,000. weekly expense $500,000. projected weekly contributions $494,000.
George Wiley shot and killed Miss Davie Flynn at midnight then killed himself. Miss Flynn, step-daughter of Richard Dearking of Chicago and Alton fame, refused his marriage proposal. Wiley intercepted her on the way home from a religious meeting and fired from behind as she passed through the Dearking door. She died within minutes without speaking. Wiley then killed himself in the street before the home.
P. J. Enright a Syracuse Hibernian convention delegate suffered a broken right leg after a cord gave way while he lowered himself from a second story window in Denver Cal Toltec building. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital. doctors said not seriously hurt though possible internal injuries were feared. Friends report temporary insanity and fear of pursuers.
Charles and Duffy Kubicek drowned in the Calumet river at One Hundred and Fourteenth street on Sunday. Charles Kubicek 25 lived at TH4 Langley avenue and leaves a widow and a three year old son. Duffy Kubicek 24 lived at T7344 Champlain avenue and leaves a widow and a daughter.
Prof. Herman B. Dormer of Lafayette Ind declines the newly elected chair of halology at Monmouth College after visiting the campus Friday and finding the work not as expected.
Washington reports the Vatican will withdraw friars from the Philippines as urged by the United States. The move will occur gradually under Gov Taft's final instructions, with other Spanish priests to replace them. Also, President of Venezuela backs off attack plan and plans to return to Caracas after telegraphing the State Department.
Lorain Ohio July 21 John Murphy and John Brandt employees of Lorain Steel were killed by noxious gases while working atop a furnace. Investigators say faulty ventilation led to asphyxiation.
President Roosevelt has delegated Congressman Littlefield of Maine to frame the anti trust bill. It will be introduced on the first day of the next session and will be an administrative measure.
Five Washington park bookmakers reported their $25,000 stash vanished from Masonic Temple safety vaults. The cash disappeared Sunday night and could not be located when sought Saturday, despite the boxes being locked in the regular manner.
John W Mackay of San Francisco postal Telegraph president died at his Carlton House Terrace home in London after a period of heat prostration. Heart failure and congested lung likely pneumonia ended a life linked to the Bonanza kings era and vast mining and cable investments.
A naval battle occurred near Panama between insurgent gunboats Padilla Darien and government ships Chuquito Calpet. Land fighting raged at Agua Dulce with potential attack on Panama if Herrera's insurgent force wins. Ranger observed the action as government forces attacked. outcome unclear.
A fierce tornado-like storm struck Baltimore at 1 30 p m Sunday causing eleven deaths and widespread damage. Nine drowned in the harbor include Roy Bateman Joseph Cain John Cain Thomas Carroll Harry McCormick Mrs Mary Schuler and children Olive Schuler Charles Schuler and others. A tree fell killing William Cornish and a live wire killed Charles Schaefer.
Hamburg reports the Premius with 185 aboard was cut in two and sunk by tug Hansel at 12:30 this morning. About 30 passengers were saved as rescue efforts continue and casualties are feared.
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